Attachment-based Therapists in Arkansas County, AR

I am here to help you through challenges and personal issues you are experiencing. Your circumstances are as unique as you. I work with individuals, couples, families, and children, meeting them where they are emotionally. I provide co-parenting classes, marriage counseling, family counseling, and child therapy in a safe space for creativity to flourish, allowing you to find what works and make healthy choices. Together, we will work to increase your options and feel less "stuck". We are a trusted and safe place to have child therapy in Searcy.

My role is to simply hold space for you. Create a safe environment and assist you in making sense of your story. The goal is to find balance between "what to hold on to" and "what to let go of". The evidenced based treatment approaches I use, assist with identifying and exploring underlying factors that continue to cause unwarranted anxiety, trauma, and depression. I am a certified Trust Based Relational Practitioner (TBRI), an attachment-based trauma informed interventionist, the focus is on meeting the complex needs of the vulnerable. It would be an honor to work with you.

The journey to healing and fulfillment is not always easy but with commitment, it is always worthwhile. It is my belief that with the right therapeutic alliance and the right environment, everyone can unpack their own emotional "bag." I seek to meet clients were they are emotionally and assist them in finding the core of their problems to move forward. I use a humanistic approach to assist clients to increase their awareness and to understand, express, and regulate their emotions. I come from a place of non-judgment, compassion, empathy, and honesty to provide observation, healthy coping skills, and a listening ear.

Providing a nurturing space for healing and growth, I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and women of all ages! With unwavering empathy and deep compassion, I strive to foster an environment where your healing process is nurtured and your growth is encouraged. I am committed to providing comprehensive and holistic support with the hope of you not only feeling heard and understood, but also empowered. I value employing diverse therapeutic orientations, thoughtfully chosen to guide and support you through your unique therapeutic journey to address your individual needs with empathy and compassion.

Watch video bio on my website! When someone comes into my office, they are seeking change. Maybe you’re stuck in an ongoing trauma response that you just can’t shake. Maybe those you love the most have hurt you or you’ve hurt them. Perhaps you know logically how you’d like to interact with healthy sexuality, but your reality is far from that. I get all of that. I work with clients for these reasons and more. I help clients not only become unstuck, but find their lost, true self so they can walk in freedom and renewed relationships.

The journey of healing can be a daunting path, I strive to provide a safe and authentic environment in which I can walk alongside you as you explore your own story, and through it, find yourself. I graduated from John Brown University in 2018 with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Play Therapy. I have extensive training in trauma informed care, attachment based interventions, experiential play therapy, child centered play, Adlerian play and has completed level 1 theraplay training.

Now able to accept new clients again. Thanks for your patience! I will provide a safe place and work with you, beside you, as you work on defining/becoming your best self. Stuck? Change is difficult, but possible. There is no judgment here--lest I be judged. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have. Many of us are just in need of additional tools. I believe we are products of our families of origin and carry forward what we learned from them--healthy or unhealthy. If you're stuck, I'd like to help you get unstuck. A sense of humor is a must.

My ideal client is struggling with accessing the answers to their discontent. They need a safe environment without fear of judgment, an environment that fosters self acceptance and growth. Their goals are to feel significant, valid, contributory, and in control of their thoughts and feelings. They want relief from their discontent in order have personal growth.

I am eager to work with persons who are experiencing distressing feelings/thoughts and/or feeling “stuck” in self-limiting behavior patterns that are nudged by an “inner call” to try something different.

My ideal client is seeking therapy for a traumatic event(s) in their life. They are needing a safe space to share their experience and as they share, they are needing a therapist to help them put emotions/words to their story. Their goals include learning grounding techniques to help them when they become triggered, being able to think about the event without become anxious/depressed. Also, this client will want to be able to process their feelings and emotions around the event. It is hard to experience healing from traumatic events when we aren't able to understand our emotions or when we are unable to tell our story.

As someone who values exploring her own depths, I know what it's like to sit in "the other chair," as therapists call it. I know it takes courage and trust to be vulnerable, to show your inner world to another. And I know it's easier when the therapist honors your pace while gently encouraging you to explore the edges of your growth. Helping you find the right balance at those edges is what I do: whether you're seeking something new, you're stuck, or you're overwhelmed. All are opportunities for us to listen more deeply to what you are needing.

I have over 20 years’ experience with adoptive families, children, and attachment. I am passionate about helping family, parents, and children navigate BIG changes in healthy ways. I understand first hand, being a parent of 6 beautiful adopted children myself, the challenges, emotions, fears, and successes that can come up along the way. I am skilled in attachment & view this as critical to understanding how people develop and navigate relationships. I consider myself an expert in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and can spot these symptoms and behaviors in both children and adults. Early intervention is KEY to successful outcomes.

Stephanie Stoltz is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in the state of Arkansas. She received her Master of Social Work from University of New England and double majored in Psychology and Social Work at University of Arkansas, Little Rock. She has years of experience working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse. She is trained in EMDR and has experience providing therapy for MAT patients. She sees clients 16 and over.

I primarily work with adolescent males (i.e., ages 13-26), but I also have experience working with young adults who are single or married. I also have experience providing pre-marital through Prepare/Enrich for couples that are considering marriage. My work with clients addresses a range of issues, including family conflict, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other issues. I am trained to provide EMDR and Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to my clients in addition to bringing my training as a Certified Trauma Therapist (CTT-Intern) and a Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT)to bear on these issues.

James is a Licensed Psychological Examiner (LPE-I) in the state of Arkansas. He primarily works with teenagers (14+) and adults and has worked with clients with various issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, grief, and more. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arkansas and his Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University.

Do you feel hopeless, worried, overwhelmed, sad, or angry all the time? Do you often have conflict with others? Are you struggling with grief, painful life transitions, intrusive memories of a traumatic event or difficult childhood? Do you feel you are unworthy or unlovable? Do you need someone to help you make sense of your life? If you said yes to any of these, therapy will help! I can offer support, direction, and insight about these challenges; and can show you how cognitive errors and distorted thought patterns contribute to negative emotions and behavior problems.

Are you in a place where you desire to feel known and understood? Have you went about your day and questioned how did I arrive in this place? Does it seem like no matter what you do to experience a different outcome, you find yourself in the same cycle? Well, guess what? You are not alone! Life can be complicated but the beauty about life is that we do not have to walk in our valleys alone. If you have tried to conquer your mountain and still find yourself searching for peace and contentment, give me a call! I am here to walk with you and be present on your journey. Being at this step right now to seek help is courageous of you!

“And how do you feel about that!?” ---Says every TV comedy-bit depicting therapy. In reality, it can be intimidating to share our true feelings with another person- especially with a (virtual) stranger. In therapy sessions, I therefore create a warm, safe, empathetic, non-judgmental, space to unpack your story. I view you as an expert on yourself and will encourage you to honor your own inner wisdom. I value processing your unique context and how intersectional identities and structures of oppression contribute to your distress.  My goal is to illuminate the root causes of your pain and to help guide you towards healing and growth.

I am a License Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in counseling all age ranges. I believe in compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based treatment. I work primarily with mood disorders, women's issues, relationship struggles, eating disorders, and trauma. I'm LGBTQ+ friendly. My belief is that no matter what stage of life you are in, counseling is a journey to a better quality of life.